Explore Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game

Eleven songs. Eleven films. Millions of fans all over the world. One beautiful game.

Today we make history. In celebration of the sights, sounds and defining moments of the sport of football, Pepsi presents its first-ever visual soundtrack. Our history in both music and football is vast, and in 2014 we are ready to share our passion, our culture and the spirit of the game we love with you. We are proud to present Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game.

The Music

A group of musicians from all over the world were selected to be a part of this unprecedented visual soundtrack. Their talents span genres, borders, and degrees of fame. It wasn’t about how many hits they made, how many people knew their names, or how easy it was to find them. The artists on Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game share one defining trait: the never ending drive to achieve their goals. They created eleven songs, a combination of original tracks, exhilarating remixes and reimagined classics. Their words, voices, hands and hearts drew strength from the pulse of the game of football, and the resulting music is nothing short of time-stopping. Meet the musicians of Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game:
Kelly
Rowland, Janelle Monáe, Don Omar, Rita Ora, R3hab, Eva
Simons, Jetta, Santigold, Timbaland,Rachel Assil,
Pearls Negras, Jolin Tsai Yl-ling and Hassan el Shafei.

The Films

In the spirit of creative freedom, Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game film directors were given two tools when they set out to make their filmtracks: a song, and the passion of football. What they created with those tools is a series of remarkable short films that capture the moments within the game that make it what we truly love. Tales of resilience, arduous struggle, joyous celebration and triumphant victory come together under one unifying house, Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game. With an unbeatable team of the most talented filmmakers on earth, Pepsi matched the power of music with the dynamism of film to create something that’s never been done before. We are honored to present the participating directors in Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game: Spike Lee, Idris Elba, The Young Astronauts, Jessy Terrero, Diego Luna, Andy Morahan, The Kolton Brothers, Cine Favela, and Cai Yiqi.

The Game

As the largest music, film and football collaboration in the brand’s history, Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game audibly and visually captures the vibrant sights, sounds and stories that unite fans with the game of football. We’re here to change the rules. To do so, we honor the beautiful game.

Singles and films will premiere exclusively on Pepsi.com/THEGAME. The complete 11-track Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game album will be released June 9th internationally and June 10th in the U.S. View the tracklist below and pre-order a copy of the album on iTunes. Follow @Pepsi on Twitter using the hashtag #FUTBOLNOW for the most up-to-date news.

Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game

1. Janelle Monáe, “Heroes,” with filmtrack by The Young Astronauts

2. Don Omar, “Pura Vida,” with filmtrack by Jessy Terrero

3. Rita Ora, “I Will Never Let You Down (Switch Remix)” with a filmtrack by Diego Luna